Communication

Calling

Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

››Make or answer a call

You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

●● When you turn on the proximity sensor, your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs when you hold the device near your face. ► p. 111

●● Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call.

Make a call

1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select → Keypad, and enter an area code and a phone number.

2

Select

to make a call.

3

To end the call, select End call.

●● Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. ► p. 71

●● To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers you dialled recently, select → Logs.

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